Christian Health Care Center
855 Aaron Drive, Lynden, WA 98264 · (360) 354-4434
Non profit - Corporation · 122 certified beds
Christian Health Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 2 citations (the Washington average is 15.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $22,081 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 12, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesJune 12, 2026 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.June 12, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $22,081May 27, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Washington average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.83 | 4.36 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.25 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.72 | 0.77 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.86 | 2.66 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 122 |
| Average residents per day | 100 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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- Mt Baker Care Center Bellingham · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia Bellingham · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia Blaine · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Christian Health Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.